Makita LS0711Z Positioning kerf board

If the see-through blade guard becomes dirty, or sawdust

adheres to it in such a way that the blade is no longer easily

visible, unplug the saw and clean the guard carefully with a

damp cloth. Do not use solvents or any petroleum-based

cleaners on the plastic guard.

If the blade guard is especially dirty and vision through the

guard is impaired, use the supplied socket wrench to loosen

the hex bolt holding the center cover. Loosen the hex bolt by

turning it counterclockwise and raise the blade guard and

center cover. With the blade guard so positioned, cleaning

can be more completely and efficiently accomplished. When

cleaning is complete, reverse procedure above and secure

bolt. Do not remove spring holding blade guard. If guard

becomes discolored through age or UV light exposure, con-

tact a Makita service center for a new guard. DO NOT

DEFEAT OR REMOVE GUARD.

Positioning kerf board

This tool is provided with the kerf boards in the turn base to

minimize tearing on the exit side of a cut. The kerf boards are

factory adjusted so that the saw blade does not contact the

kerf boards. Before use, adjust the kerf boards as follows:

First, unplug the tool. Loosen all the screws (2 each on left

and right) securing the kerf boards. Re-tighten them only to

the extent that the kerf boards can still be easily moved by

hand. Lower the handle fully and push in the stopper pin to

lock the handle in the lowered position. Loosen the clamp

screw which secures the slide poles. Pull the carriage toward

you fully. Adjust the kerf boards so that the kerf boards just

contact the sides of the blade teeth. Tighten the front screws

(do not tighten firmly). Push the carriage toward the guide

fence fully and adjust the kerf boards so that the kerf boards

just contact the sides of blade teeth. Tighten the rear screws

(do not tighten firmly).

After adjusting the kerf boards, release the stopper pin and

raise the handle. Then tighten all the screws securely.

CAUTION:

•Before and after changing the bevel angle, always adjust

the kerf boards as described above.

1. Blade guard

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1. Clamp screw

2. Kerf board

1. Saw blade

2. Blade teeth

3. Kerf board

4. Left bevel cut

5. Straight cut

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